Abstract
Twelve eclipse light curves for the Galilean satellites have been observed at 30 colors. The shape of the curves depend upon Jovian atmospheric properties such as Rayleigh scattering, aerosol distribution, molecular absorption, scale height and cloud top altitude, as well as the satellite diameter. Different zenographic latitudes and longitudes along the sunrise and sunset terminator have been observed. Very long absorption path lengths are obtained compared to normal incidence because of the tangential passage of the Sun's rays. Refractive tails are observed in most cases which allow aerosol distributions to be determined. The other atmospheric properties may also be derived.
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